When you’re try to gauge how much you need to save for a comfortable retirement, a million dollars probably sounds like a pretty reasonable number to shoot for. But will a million dollars fund your retirement well […]
There are several ways to deal with mounting debt. Debt settlement and debt consolidation may both be viable options, but it’s important to assess which is the best solution to help you eliminate your current […]
Our Monday morning market recap includes last week’s big news beyond the Fed meeting and the S&P 500’s all-time high. JCPenney warned that tariffs affect women the most. Plus, from Slack’s IPO and Canopy Growth’s […]
Millennials are advancing steadily into middle age. But statistically speaking, America’s largest generation retains one characteristic of their youth: Widespread dependence on their parents to help pay the bills. A new survey reveals that even millennials who […]
When Dan LaSalle began teaching, he noticed his high school students struggled with money. “A lot of personal finance ideas have immediate appeal for people who like to think about the future,” he said. “And […]
The amount you need to to save to fund your retirement depends on a host of factors. One of the biggest? Where you plan to live. After all, your choice of residence impacts just about […]
The LGBTQ community has made significant strides in recent years, winning legal, political and cultural victories, including the right to marry. But the community is still marginalized: 62% of LGBTQ respondents to a recent survey […]
When you prepare to sell your business, you want advisors who will address issues including management succession, potential acquirers, tax issues, the best deal structure, the best negotiation approach, how to reward your employees, and […]
Chances are when you’re reviewing your credit reports you’ll see terms you don’t tend to use in daily life. This can make for a confusing time trying to understand what’s what, especially when you’re looking […]
Ready for a challenge? Of course you are— you’re a business owner after all. How about a challenge to establish and build business credit in less than two weeks? If you’re like many of the […]
Love them or hate them, smartphones have become a big part of our everyday lives, taking up nearly three hours and 40 minutes of our time, each day. They help keep us feeling connected, impact […]
I want to tell you a story, about three cupcake stores… Kara’s Kupcakes sold delicious cupcakes and was known for being the most affordable cupcake store in town. Amidst the perpetual line snaking out of […]
When you’re in need of serious help getting your credit back on track, there are two debt relief options that are worth considering. Both debt settlement and bankruptcy will reduce or eliminate your debt, but […]
Who among us hasn’t daydreamed about saying goodbye to the nine-to-five grind and becoming a full-time traveler? The allure of an unencumbered life seems carefree, but there’s at least one bit of reality that shouldn’t […]
Brian LeBlanc was fed up. The 30-year-old policy analyst from Alberta, Canada, had struggled with his weight for years. At the time, he weighed 240 pounds and had trouble finding clothes that fit. He decided […]
Successful business owners create an annual budget and compare the budgeted amounts to actual results each month. This process is the best way to make smart business decisions and increase profits during the year. However, […]
Saving for retirement is an important financial task. And while there are plenty of options available, many Americans are still confused about how best to prepare for retirement. In fact, only 34% of Americans said […]
Raise your hand if you want to get paid faster. Yes, all hands raise, I presume? A method of payment that you might be overlooking is the eCheck. Here’s everything you wanted to know about […]
According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, one of the top reasons marriages fail is money. If you want to keep financial problems like debt from being a major issue in your own marriage, it’s vital […]
If you’re in a blended family with stepparents, stepchildren or step-anything-elses, you have unique estate planning needs. That’s something that Brenda (name was changed to protect this person’s privacy) knows all too well. Her stepmother […]
Talking about money may be complicated, but talking to a teenager about anything can be a minefield. Combine the two and you’ll almost certainly find yourself faced with eye rolls and resistance. But having open conversations about […]
Some car buyers are outsmarting auto dealers by taking them up on offers of cash rebates and other incentives that require them to take out a loan provided by the dealer, then refinancing their loans […]
Last week was a pretty busy one for IPOs. Pet supply retailer Chewy went public at the end of the week, and so did Fiverr—a startup marketplace for freelance projects. The cybersecurity company CrowdStrike crushed expectations […]
Father’s Day is Sunday. If you don’t have plans to celebrate Dad yet, now is the time to start making them. Luckily, we’re here to help. From steak dinners to massages, here are all the […]
If you’re thinking about settling your debt, or in the process of doing so, you’re probably looking forward to having that financial weight taken off your shoulders. You might also hope that your credit score […]
Father’s Day is an opportunity for families to show appreciation for the special men in their lives. While you’re thanking Dad for all his love and support, be sure to express some gratitude for the […]
Imagine that a customer is purchasing some goods or services from your small business. You tell them their total—whether it means ringing up their items or sending an invoice—and then ask how they’ll be paying. […]
A few years ago, Jacqueline Harounian, a partner at Wisselman, Harounian & Associates in Great Neck, New York, had an interesting case. The wife had recently discovered her husband’s massive gambling debts, but because they […]
Hunger can be especially costly at airports. Travelers often seen their carefully crafted vacation budget punctured by a case of the munchies. Even familiar favorites from your local food court can come with a steep […]
Do you really know how to price your product or service? What assumptions are you making about your costs? Are you pricing your product so low that you’re not making a consistent profit? As Entrepreneur.com explains: “Generally, the more you know, […]